Activities to Do with Your Cat

Posted: Feb 22 2018

ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR CAT

Cats may not be as active as dogs, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need quality time with their family. Did you know that cats can become irritable if not given enough stimulation? Here is a list of activities you can do with your cat to maintain their health and promote bonding.

1. Walk Your Kitty

Leash walking is not only for dogs. If you keep your feline friend indoors all day every day, you may consider taking them on walks every now and then. Leash walking gives you the total control of where and when your cat is going so you can supervise them properly and keep them safe. Training your cat to walk on a leash can take a while. It is better to start when they are young so they can get used to it. Do not force them to walk on a leash if they are extremely stressed out.

2. Hide-and-Seek

These games unleash the predatory nature in cats. Hide behind a couch, bed, or a desk. Cats will stalk you as if you're their prey. A variation of this would be to attach one of your cat’s stuffed toys to a string so you can wiggle it under the blanket. Most cats can't resist trying to catch the moving toy.

3. Food Hunting

Just like dogs, cats have a natural instinct to hunt for food. You can hide small amounts of food or treats throughout the house, and let your cat discover it with or without your guidance. Your cat will love it!

4. Watching TV

It is surprising how much cats love TVs! You and your cat can cuddle up together on the couch and watch some TV programs about birds, rodents and fish—natural prey for felines. It is a great way to relieve boredom and stress for both of you.

5. Feather and String

Waving feather wand toys such as the Categories Flutter Flyer and Glow Tail Wand are great interactive toys for your cat. They mimic the movements of a bird, which give your cat opportunities to “hunt”. The stimulating play requires your cat to leap in the air and try to capture the flying object with their paws. Make sure that you select a safe, spacious area of your home so that your cat does not fly into any furniture and hurt themselves.

6. Catnip Toys

Cats are naturally drawn to catnip. So catnip toys are always a great idea. Wild Instincts toys are filled with 100% pure catnip, and they come in a variety of shapes, from butterflies, moths, to dragon flies that will appeal to cats of all stripes. If you want to step up your catnip game, you can introduce your cats to Mad Cat toys. These fun plush cat toys are filled with a powerful combo of premium catnip and silvervine, which is a non-toxic, all natural catnip alternative that works for many cats who normally are not affected by catnip. Give your cat Mad Cat and watch them go mad!

7. Paper Bags or Cardboard Boxes

It is no mystery that cats love paper bags and cardboard boxes. If your cat gets bored with their old toys and you don’t have the budget to get them new toys, you can always provide them with cardboard boxes, paper shopping bags, and packing paper that encourage them to explore with their paws. They will be entertained for hours, and you will be amused watching them play. Be sure to supervise your cat while playing with toys or everyday household items.

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We have six rescue cats, and usually only one or two will like a toy. They all LOVE the catnip cuddled, though. We have several of these so they can each have their own. They will lie down with it, lick it, kick at it, roll around with it...it’s adorable to watch. The catnip seems to last a long time, too. It’s hard to find these, so anytime I see them in a store I buy several.

I bought this at my groomers a month ago and the dogs haven’t stopped chewing on it since.
Super strong. Even withstands my super chewers.
Purchasing more of the large.
The small are best for dogs under 10lbs.

My cat Nickel plays with a toy every day, he carries it with him to every room. I had been searching and couldn't find it anywhere! It had been discontinued, I was so sad for Nickel because the he had had it for 3 years ever since he was a kitten and it was finally almost time to throw it away. I messaged r2p pet and got a response from Gaby!!! She was so great and got back to me the same day! The toy was discontinued but she found a couple in a backroom and is shipping them to me! What great customer service and it just shows that this company doesn't just sell pet toys but cares about the happiness of the pets!! I can't explain how happy Nickel will be when he gets his brand new toy!!! I will post pictures when it arrives!! Thank you thank you thank you to Gaby and R2p Pet!!!!!! You have just gained a new customer forever! I will tell all of my friends and family!!!!!!

I don’t know of what it is about this thing, but I buy these in bulk because my cat loves them so much. We call it his Bubba Gump Shrimpy. He throws them around, chases them everywhere, licks them, and presents them to me like gifts. It’s adorable and he has a great time with them. And I like knowing that he has something he will play with by himself while I’m at work.

You might say we kind of cheated? I don’t know because we already had a Silly Bum (small size) so we knew our dog was going to love them and just as we thought she does. They are actually the best toys she has because she can’t destroy them!! like she does the other toys we have bought for her. Thank you!!!

My two dogs have sensitive stomachs and completely different eating styles. The DentaBowls have successfully slowed them down to a similarly slow rate their stomachs can manage. Then there is the added benefit that their gums are being stimulated and front teeth are being 'brushed' gently by the soft rubber cones lining the bowl. I am no longer cleaning up semi-digested food 45 minutes after my dogs eat. Everyone seems happier. Most especially me!

Our cat instantly loved his Magic Meowshroom! It has become a favorite toy that he enjoys day after day. This is a high quality, durable toy that continues to provide ongoing enjoyment to our furry friend.

The moment I opened the box & my dog saw her FAVORITE Sprongs she was running around til I gave her 1. When she saw the other of course she wanted it too.
She Carry's them everywhere she goes, inside & out!
Fun squeaky toys for her.
Will definitely buy again.

I have 1 who is very shy, my friend manage to lure him out from hiding with a sunny side up.. He loves this toy this much, and remain outside as he has his toy with him. My 2 other cats also stay closeby. And after each play the toys are soaky wet as the cats are persistant with the licking. Totally great, a big hit for my trio

My big Rottweiler LOVES these balls, have been ordering them for a few years. This is only the fourth one she has had. She is 8 now so this tells you they last a long long time. She actually prefers the smaller one, so that's the size she will get next time I order. She always brings her ball to place on top of her dog food container when she knows its about time to eat!!!

I purchased this over a year ago and with a silvervine filled plush duck. The duck is hands down my cats favorite toy. Ive had to sew it back together twice. The prawn is probably the third favorite for her, and most favorite for my second cat. They play with them every day. The prawn is also very durable !

For some time I had been looking for a replacement for my dog's 2nd favorite toy, and finally this was it. Just a bit smaller in size, but otherwise the same. She was so happy as the original was so worn it had to be disposed of. Perfect!!

My cat has the cucumber, shrimp, egg, bacon, and shark Mad Cat toys. The only one she has played with is the cucumber. She bats it around like crazy. She's really finicky about her food, toys, and catnip; which is why I decided to try the silvervine toys. I rated them 5 stars because they are very well made and adorable and I think most cats would like them.

Our house already had a cactus and a baby carrot, but they were well loved and I was looking for replacements. I had no idea there would be so many amazing options and I ended up getting them all!! My cats adore these toys!

Our pups love these, but they play till there is nothing left. We had one that quit giggling and R2P sent us a free replacement. My only regret is that they no longer make the lamb, our favorite. I'd give it ten stars if I could and another ten to R2P for exemplary customer service!!

Sadly, the deflated puffin in the pic is all that's left of three gigglers after a few months, but he drags them out of the trash if we throw them away.

Picked these up at the pet store as the first toys for my newly adopted 16wk old kitten. He loves them!! He bats them around & kicks them with his hind feet. He has even half learned to fetch -- I have to initiate by tossing the toy and he will chase it, attack it and bring it back to me to throw again! We are working on voice commands to see if I can train him to full on fetch :-)

To say our cat loves this toy is an understatement--he goes nuts to put it quite frankly. We bought him a second one because he shredded the first so fast, but wanted to wait a day or so to give him the new one. So we cleverly hid the second one in a box with a velcro lid on a shelf. Around 3 in the morning we heard a crash. He proudly brought the prawn, still attached to the shelving cardboard hanger, into the bedroom to show us his prize. So here we are buying more. It's great because he plays and it's hard to find toys that keep adult cats interested.

I have 4 black adopted cats ages 4 - 3 - & the last 2 are 12 week old kittens. There are so many cat toys in my home that I could open a store lol. BUT ... when I came home from Publix with this toy my cats EXPLODED ! They shredded the plastic bag to try to get at it. I then chased them to try to get the cardboard off. Lol I NEVER had such a reaction like this b4. Needless to say I need 3 more as this one gets fought over & gnawed on till wet every day. AMAZING product. Thank you for providing fun & laughter for my whole family .

My cat was given the cool cucumber as a gift and loves it. She licks it, kicks it with her back feet, and bats it around. So, I bought her the brunch buddies, shark, and shrimp, but she was not at all interested in any of them. I'm not sure, but it may be because I had them shipped ground; they smell a little like the inside of a truck and not like her cucumber toy. They are all very cute and well made, and I've been hoping that as they "air out" she'll play with them. She is a very fussy cat and it's a challenge to find things that interest her.

Honey Bump was very excited to receive the Catnip Cuddler Kitty Condor.

Honey Bump was very excited to receive the Catnip Cuddler Kitty Condor. It was actually a replacement because I accidentally washed his original one in the washing machine (it was his favorite toy; he had it for many, many years). After I washed it, he wanted nothing to do with it. When he saw this replacement, it was like he was a kitten again (he's 13). It took him a second to realize what it was, then he grabbed it, darted off and stared playing it.

So, thanks for selling this product, you helped me make up for the mistake of washing his favorite toy!

Stopping by to buy more so I thought I'd leave a review. We have a Belgian Malinois and he loves his Silly Bum toys. He plays with him (Dino, dinosaur) all over the house, he even sleeps with it and uses it as a pillow. These are very well made toys, especially for the price and they are hilarious to look at.

Your friends will ask you, "Is that the butt of a cheetah?" It's comical. "Dog will love the touch of realism when chomping down on the realistic fur textures. And we’ve added a little extra-special “junk in the trunk” with crinkle inside to give each bum a little more crunch!" It's so true, just like they advertise, the toys have a great texture to them and they are fun for dogs. I highly recommend them.

9.5 times out of ten, my cat will pick this toy out of all his other toys. This is absolutely his favorite toy ever and this thing has stood up to some damage! He kicks this, throws it, plays fetch with it. Just goes nuts with it!

I have both my large breed dogs using the DentaDish. One is a fast eater and it does slow him down some. The other was never super fast but it slows her down as well; they are able to get every last kibble out no problem. It does help their teeth (the front ones and canines especially). I still brush teeth every day though - it is just one more thing to protect their mouths as much as possible. I like that it is dishwasher safe as it does get a little messy. I do have to pick it up after feeding or the male dog will try to eat out the bristles. I have several clients that have also purchased the bowls and other than one German Shepherd deciding to just flip the bowl over and eat off the floor - all have done well.

I think these toys are so cute, I ordered them for all the cats in my neighborhood! My own cat has the brunch buddies, taco, moustaches, and the prawn. Of all of them, he loves the prawn the most and plays with it every day, hugging it, licking it, and tossing it around. I think the silver vine makes all the difference, as he has never be particularly attracted to catnip. It would be great if you would carry silver vine to refresh his toys with.